Hi, I'm Navya Arora, a passionate graphic designer and visual storyteller with a focus on creating engaging, culturally rooted designs that elevate brands and support communities. Over the years, I've collaborated with diverse clients—from independent presses uplifting queer and BIPOC artists to startups promoting rural entrepreneurship—melding bold visual direction with clear communication.

Navya Arora

Hi, I'm Navya Arora, a passionate graphic designer and visual storyteller with a focus on creating engaging, culturally rooted designs that elevate brands and support communities. Over the years, I've collaborated with diverse clients—from independent presses uplifting queer and BIPOC artists to startups promoting rural entrepreneurship—melding bold visual direction with clear communication.

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Hi, I’m Navya Arora, a passionate graphic designer and visual storyteller with a focus on creating engaging, culturally rooted designs that elevate brands and support communities. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with diverse clients—from independent presses uplifting queer and BIPOC artists to startups promoting rural entrepreneurship—melding bold visual direction with clear communication.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at GoodNeighbor Print Mag | Type Design Student
June 30, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Worked as a freelance designer focusing on type design and print magazine projects, contributing to creative visual solutions while enrolled as a student.
TypeDesign Lead at EStudio | Jess Jess Press
August 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Led visual direction for the full rebrand of Jess Jess Press, an independent Baltimore-based press uplifting queer, femme, and BIPOC artists. Developed a bold, accessible visual identity reflecting Risograph printing vibrancy. Designed identity collaterals, illustrations, pop-up infographics, and social media graphics to enhance communication and simplify publishing for emerging artists.
Freelance Designer
April 30, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Worked closely with café owners to redesign their menu before relaunch. Created a double-sided menu with a clear, simplified layout and a kids' coloring illustration side. The redesign enhanced customer experience and supported sales growth and foot traffic.
Graphic Designer at Havas
April 30, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Supported campaign and brand design across digital and print touchpoints for major national clients including Swiggy, Tata Motors, and Hindustan Unilever. Collaborated with strategists, copywriters, and senior creatives to transform ideas into compelling visuals, balancing brand consistency with innovation. Synthesized research and creative insights to develop multiple design directions and contributed to structured client presentations enhancing project alignment.
Copywriter Intern at McCann
July 31, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Supported concept development and campaign copywriting for consumer brand projects. Collaborated with senior copywriters and strategists during ideation sessions to contribute ideas, create pitch decks, and client presentations. Developed skills in refining messaging for diverse audiences and enhancing campaign storytelling.

Education

MFA Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
BFA Creative Writing at Srishti Institute College of Art
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services